Les Artistes de l’Opéra and Nicolas Dautricourt (violin) perform Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons and Ave Maria in Montmartre

About the Event

Vivaldi & Stradivarius!
A one‐night‐only concert in the heart of Montmartre at the Church of Saint‐Jean de Montmartre, featuring Vivaldi’s *The Four Seasons* alongside captivating works by Mozart and Schubert, as well as a world premiere by Hoffmann.

Les Artistes de l’Opéra: Excellence in the Service of Music
Represented by Michèle Deschamps, concertmaster of the Paris Opera Orchestra and president of All4Opera, and led by cellist Éric Zorgniotti, the ensemble specializes in classical and sacred music and is distinguished by its collective harmony and artistic sensibility.

Nicolas Dautricourt: a leading soloist
Violinist Nicolas Dautricourt has established himself as a leading figure in his field. Among his accolades are the SACEM Georges Enesco Prize and the ADAMI Classical Revelation Prize, which highlight his mastery of the French violin tradition. Nicolas Dautricourt’s career spans prestigious venues around the world—from the Philharmonie de Paris and the Kennedy Center to Wigmore Hall and Salle Pleyel. A regular at numerous festivals across every continent, he collaborates with elite orchestras and renowned conductors. His highly acclaimed recordings highlight his artistic precision and emotional depth. He will bring an exceptional sound to this performance, demonstrating power, finesse, and expressive depth. As an artist committed to teaching and festival direction, Nicolas Dautricourt’s interpretation of Baroque music promises a captivating immersion in Vivaldi’s poetic soundscape.
Nicolas Dautricourt will perform on one of the most beautiful Stradivarius violins from 1704, the “Château Pape‐Clément,” on loan from Bernard Magrez.

Antonio Vivaldi composed *The Four Seasons* in 1725, a masterful work of Baroque music. These four violin concertos—Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter—capture the changes in nature with evocative vividness. Vivaldi likely wrote accompanying sonnets, enriching the listener’s experience with scenes of birdsong, storms, and rustic dances. The dialogue between the solo violin and the orchestra highlights a narrative quality and demands both great technical virtuosity and a sensitivity to contrasts. The enduring appeal of The Four Seasons lies in its modern accessibility, captivating both seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers alike. This complete concert performance offers an opportunity to rediscover the depth and unity of this classical masterpiece.

Held in the remarkable Saint‐Jean de Montmartre Church—a blend of Art Nouveau and early 20th‐century innovation—the concert promises a setting that enhances the music’s vibrancy. Its acoustics perfectly capture the rich, full sound of the strings, creating an immersive experience. This unique fusion of the soloist’s excellence, the ensemble’s mastery, and a historic venue guarantees a concert of rare beauty, in perfect harmony between sound and space.